Six Queensland short films will share $300,000 through the first Short Film Fund by Screen Queensland. The fund supports new Queensland stories and helps local filmmakers grow their careers.
The selected projects include:
- Bulb – a gripping drama by Felix Lovell.
- Chook – a horror comedy from Sasha Aubort.
- Clay – a hybrid animation comedy by Joe Bauer and Rita Artmann.
- Return to Work – a personal drama from Emily Avila.
- The Novelty – a crafted drama by Charlotte Mungomery.
- The Stockman – a First Nations drama by Butchulla/Kamilaroi filmmaker Rhianna Malezer.
The fund aims to give filmmakers a clear path to audiences through festivals, markets, and distribution. It focuses on short-form storytelling as a way to launch new careers.
Screen Queensland says the fund provides a platform for local talent to refine skills, tell distinct Queensland stories, and reach wider audiences. The initiative strengthens the state’s reputation as a hub for screen production and creative innovation.
Applications for the next round of the Short Film Fund will open in 2026.
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